---
title: Knowledge Tools
---

## Code

```python cookbook/tools/knowledge_tools.py
from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.tools.knowledge import KnowledgeTools
from agno.knowledge import Knowledge

# Initialize knowledge base
knowledge = Knowledge()
knowledge.load_documents("./docs/")

agent = Agent(
    instructions=[
        "You are a knowledge assistant that helps find and analyze information",
        "Search through the knowledge base to answer questions",
        "Provide detailed analysis and reasoning about the information found",
    ],
    tools=[KnowledgeTools(knowledge=knowledge)],
    markdown=True,
)

agent.print_response("What are the best practices for API design?")
```

## Usage

<Steps>
  <Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

  <Step title="Set your API key">
    ```bash
    export OPENAI_API_KEY=xxx
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install libraries">
    ```bash
    pip install -U openai agno
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run Agent">
    <CodeGroup>
    ```bash Mac
    python cookbook/tools/knowledge_tools.py
    ```

    ```bash Windows
    python cookbook/tools/knowledge_tools.py
    ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>
